Multi-family report

2603 E Somerset St

3 stories2,040 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$256K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$250K$500KZIP 19134 (Port Richmond · Kensington) median$393K2001200620112016202120262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 (Port Richmond · Kensington) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicenseCertification

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. LicenseRICHARD KOWALCZYK: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  11. LicenseVincent Lee: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  12. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $350K
  14. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  15. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  16. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  24. L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationMECH AND ELEC - HEATING RESID
  27. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  28. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. L&I violationLICENSE-RES MFD
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. LicenseRICHARD KOWALCZYK: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  39. InspectionBRU INSP
  40. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  41. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  42. InspectionBRU INSP
  43. Deed / saleDeed / sale $62K

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$3,579/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $255,700 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $392,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 251017500
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Stories
3
Interior
2,040 sqft livable area
Lot
2,130 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

2600 block of E Somerset St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2601 E Somerset St  ·  2605 E Somerset St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

Vincent LeeActive

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 22, 2019 · Filed expiration Nov 21, 2026

RICHARD KOWALCZYKInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 24, 2009 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2020

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 43 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-010027 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-30

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-096604 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-096604 · Violation VI-2025-069177 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-096604 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-008852 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-31

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-009259 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-03

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-007902 · Certified

    Expires 2024-04-07

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-005015 · Certified

    Expires 2023-04-12

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-001024 · Certified

    Expires 2022-04-14

  10. License terminal eventRICHARD KOWALCZYK: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 484086 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  11. License issue eventVincent Lee: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 829950 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  12. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 615410 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. Recorded transfer$350K transfer

    2019

  14. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 615410 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  15. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 615410 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  16. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 615410 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 626076 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 615410 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  19. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 626076 · Violation 4619888 · Code 9-3902 (1) · ERROR

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 626076 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 615632 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 615410 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  23. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case 615632 · Violation 4535544 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case 615632 · Violation 4535545 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 615396 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. ViolationMECH AND ELEC - HEATING RESID

    Case 615396 · Violation 4533264 · Code PM15-602.2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case 615396 · Violation 4533263 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 615410 · Violation 4889366 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 615410 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 615396 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 615632 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 236324 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 236324 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 236324 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 236324 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  36. ViolationLICENSE-RES MFD

    Case 236324 · Violation 1762092 · Code PM-102.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 236324 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  38. License issue eventRICHARD KOWALCZYK: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 484086 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  39. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 179005 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  40. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 179005 · Violation 1097864 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 179005 · Violation 1097863 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  42. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 179005 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  43. Recorded transfer$62K transfer

    2001

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 8:20 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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